Shrunken Sweater: Grandma’s Trick to Get It Back!
Have you ever found your clothes very tight after machine washing , as if they had shrunk by a size (or two)? So how is it solved?
Unfortunately, we often forget to pay attention to the labels on our clothes that contain basic information about washing and drying. This happens when washing at too high temperatures or putting delicate clothes in the dryer.
But there are several remedies to try to remedy the disaster. Curious? Then don’t miss all the tricks below!
How to enlarge shrunken cotton, silk and linen clothing
Natural fibers like cotton, silk, and linen tend to shrink easily if you don’t pay attention to the type of wash you use. Fortunately, it is also quite easy to return these garments to their original form.
The trick is to fill a container with warm water and add a few tablespoons of baby shampoo . Soak the garment and let it soak for half an hour before rinsing it.
Then place it on a towel and let it roll until it is still damp. Then, secure it by the edges or use heavy objects to stretch the fibers during the final drying process.
Shrunken Sweater: Grandma’s Trick to Get It Back!
How to enlarge cashmere and wool garments
Both wool and cashmere are among the most delicate fibers, so they tend to felt if proper precautions are not taken. A simple method to return a garment of this type to its original shape is to fill a basin with warm water to which 2 tablespoons of vinegar will be added .
Let it soak for about half an hour but, from time to time, stretch the garment, pulling it lightly with your hands.
Finally, squeeze it well and then fill it with towels that will help return it to its original shape while drying.
Now that you know all the tricks to remedy a disaster, you can safely wear your favorite clothes again with all due respect to feelings of guilt!